30 January 2017
Swimming Carnival 2017
Dear Parents / Carers,
Our School Swimming Carnival will be held at Caringbah Leisure Centre (Jacaranda Road Caringbah) on
Wednesday 15 February 2017. All students in Years 3 – 6 will be attending. Students in Year 2 who
turn eight (8) during 2017 and can swim 50 metres without stopping are invited to participate.
VENUE:
Caringbah Leisure Centre (Jacaranda Road Caringbah)
DATE:
Wednesday 15 February 2017
TRANSPORT:
Bus
TIMES:
Leaving school at 8.15am SHARP. Please ensure your child is at school by
8.00am. We will be leaving the venue by 2.30pm.
COST:
$12.00 which includes transport and entrance into Caringbah Leisure Centre
LUNCH:
Students should bring their recess and lunch, however snack food is also available
for purchase at the pool kiosk. They should bring plenty of drinking water.
EQUIPMENT:
* Sports Uniform to wear to and from the pool
* Suitable sun protection including hat, t-shirt, sunscreen and sunglasses (optional)
* A bag to carry everything in (plastic bags for wet gear)
* Towel, goggles and swimming cap (if needed)
* Please label all belongings.
Students who are unable to swim 50 metres or who do not wish to swim will be required to wear a fluoro
safety wristband. This will aid in identifying those who will not be competing. These students will be
participating in novelty events in the wading pool under teacher supervision.
Parents are welcome to join us and watch the children swim, however there is a spectator fee of $2.00 to
be paid at the pool. We do require parents to volunteer and help on the day. If you are willing to assist
please complete the form on the next page.
If you wish to take your child home from the pool at the end of the carnival, you will need to sign them off
by notifying their class teacher. If you have arranged to take another student home for a friend you will
need to bring a signed note from their parent.
Note: As this is a school event, no smoking is permitted in front of the children.
Please send all permission notes with payment to the office by Friday 10 February 2017.
Payment can be made by cash, cheque or Westpac secure payment – POP (via school website).
Thank you.
Marcus Dunstan / Angeline Burden
Carnival Organisers
Peter Banks
Principal
Swimming Carnival 2017
SAFE WATER ENTRY
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
At the swimming carnival there are many events where students need to dive into the water to gain an
efficient start. Diving can be difficult to perform and can be dangerous.
Please take the time to go over this information with your child. If your child has no experience with ‘dive
starts’, they may prefer to start from in the water. If your child is going to use a dive start during the
Swimming Carnival, please go through the following information with them and sign the indemnity form.
The points of emphasis are:
 ALWAYS consider depth when entering the water (check for depth markings). Before using a
dive entry check that the water is DEEP and FREE of OBSTACLES.
 Racing dives from platforms mean that the additional height will add depth to a dive and
potentially increase risk.
 When preparing to dive, stand with toes of one foot or both feet curled over the edge. This will
help to prevent slipping on a wet surface.
 It is important to lock hands and head in position. This position should be maintained
throughout the dive and until resurfacing. (Your child may like to practise this position.)
 Upon hearing the starting gun, use your legs to push off from the edge aiming for a long
horizontal flight through the air. The hands should remain out in front in a locked position. The
head is locked between the arms.
DON’T DIVE DEEP – AIM FOR A LONG FLIGHT
 Steer up towards the surface by pointing fingertips upwards and slightly arching the neck and
head. Hands should remain in front to protect the head and neck, until the commencement of
the first stroke.
If you have any questions regarding safe water entry, please see your class teacher or Mr Dunstan.
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
Cronulla Public School recognises the importance of Social Media and building positive online
communities through the appropriate use of technology. Photographs taken of students at school events
cannot be used on social media sites without the permission of the parent/carer.
Swimming Carnival 2017
Dear Parents / Carers,
Students swimming at a swimming carnival must attend a safe water entry induction course and sign a
register to indicate that they have completed the course. During the carnival, announcements will be
made over the loud speaker to remind spectators and competitors of safety related protocols.
When competitors are in the marshalling area prior to each event, the following statement will be read to
them:
“The water you are diving into is 2 metres deep at the deep end and 1.2 metres at the shallow end.
Remember to lock hands, lock head, steer up for EVERY dive entry.”
Cronulla students will complete an induction course before our swimming carnival. Please take time to
read the safe water entry information accompanying this note, with your child.
If you would like your child to dive into the pool at the beginning of each race, please sign the indemnity
form below and return this to the office by Friday 10 February 2017. Students who do not have
permission to dive, will start the race in the water.
Students who are unable to swim 50 metres or who do not wish to swim will be required to wear a fluoro
safety wristband. This will aid in identifying those who will not be competing.
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SWIMMING CARNIVAL PERMISSION
I _______________________________ give permission for my child ____________________________
of class _______________ to attend the Swimming Carnival being held at Caringbah Leisure Centre on
Wednesday 15 February 2017. I understand that travel is by bus and that this activity has been
authorised by the Principal.
Payment of $12.00 has been made by cash, cheque or Westpac secure payment – POP (via school
website).
 Cash
 POP
 Cheque
(A) SWIMMING RACES
My child ________________________ of class ____________ will be competing in the 50 metre
swimming races.
He/She is:  Able to swim 50 metres unaided
I give permission for my child ___________________________ of class _______________ to dive into
the pool at the beginning of the races. I have read the safe water entry information accompanying this
note and am aware of the risks associated with this activity.
______________________________
Signed (Parent/Carer)
_________________
Date
or (B) NOVELTY EVENTS
My child ________________________ of class ____________ will NOT be competing in the 50 metre
swimming races and I give permission for him/her to participate in the structured novelty events in the
paddling pool. I understand that he/she will wear a fluoro wristband.
______________________________
Signed (Parent/Carer)
_________________
Date
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PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Yes, I am able to volunteer at the Cronulla PS Swimming Carnival being held at Caringbah Leisure Centre on
Wednesday 15 February 2017.
Name: ___________________________ Child’s Name: ______________________ Class: _________
Contact Number: ______________________